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FREE EXHIBITION
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa
22 October 2024 – 16 February 2025
Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. Drawing on southern African culture, Christian iconography, traditional European painting and African printmaking, this exhibition will show artworks informed by the artist’s own dreams and the spiritual traditions she grew up with as a child.
Upcoming Exhibition: Paint What Matters!
Highlights
Exhibition Visit: Nigel Hall RA at Robert Cripps Gallery, Magdalene College
Join the Friends for a visit to see Nigel Hall’s new exhibition at Robert Cripps Gallery, Magdalene College.
Holiday Workshop: Angles and Curves: Exploring 2D and 3D
Join artist Emily Stapleton-Jefferies as together we explore drawing, print-making and clay sculpture to create our own artworks in 2D and 3D.
Film Screening: Adham Faramawy 'The Cyclamen and the Cedar'
Join artist Adham Faramawy for the launch of their new film 'The Cyclamen and the Cedar', the culmination of their recent residency at Kettle’s Yard as part of 20/20. Followed by conversation between the artist and curator Guy Haywood.
In Conversation and Book Signing - Artful Futures: Anna Cutler and Harold Offeh on Nurturing Creative Minds
Join us for an in conversation between author Anna Cutler and artist Harold Offeh as they discuss the themes of Cutler's new book 'Held by a Thread'. The speakers will discuss the importance of art education, creative expression, and the power of art to transform lives.
Displays
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky
17 October 2024 - 23 February 2025This display in the Research Space features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv), all showing the village of Cherkaski Tyshky, near Kharkiv.
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’
22 October 2024 – 16 February 2025This new display in the Research Space at Kettle’s Yard brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. The display also includes works by artists who have been inspired by Hepworth including Alfred Wallis (1855-1942), Ann-Marie James (b. 1981) and Catherine Yass (b. 1963).
Upcoming Concerts
Castalian Quartet and Tim Posner, cello
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Castalian Quartet and Tim Posner, cello, in the Kettle's Yard house.
Chamber Music 2024-25 Subscription Ticket
Buy a subscription ticket to the 2024-25 series of Chamber Music concerts at Kettle's Yard. The subscription ticket gives you entry to all fifteen concerts over the year, saving up to £120.
Sterling Elliott, cello, Gabriele Strata, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Sterling Elliott and Gabriele Strata in the Kettle's Yard house.
Trio Concept (formerly Trio Chagall)
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Trio Concept (formerly Trio Chagall) in the Kettle's Yard house.
Alessandro Fisher, tenor, and Simon Lepper, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Alessandro Fisher and Simon Lepper in the Kettle's Yard house.
Kathryn Stott, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Kathryn Stott on piano in the Kettle's Yard house.
An Evening of Student Music
Join us for a showcase from members of the University of Cambridge's Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme.
Marmen Quartet
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back the Marmen Quartet to the Kettle's Yard house.
Fidelio Trio
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Fidelio Trio in the Kettle's Yard house.
Maxwell Quartet
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back the Maxwell Quartet to the Kettle's Yard house.
Michael Collins, clarinet and Michael McHale, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome Michael Collins, clarinet and Michael McHale, piano to the Kettle's Yard house.
Astatine Piano Trio
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Astatine Piano Trio in the Kettle's Yard house.
For Families and Young People
Early Years Studio
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0–4.
Studio Sunday
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
Holiday Workshop: Angles and Curves: Exploring 2D and 3D
Join artist Emily Stapleton-Jefferies as together we explore drawing, print-making and clay sculpture to create our own artworks in 2D and 3D.
Holiday Workshop: Organic forms in the landscape
Artist Ian Brownlie will lead a creative and exploratory workshop for you to discover contemporary techniques inspired by artist Barbara Hepworth and her use of the incised line and photomontage.
Holiday Workshop: Create an immersive Dream-scape
Join artist Hilary Cox-Condron for a playful and creative session inspired by the current exhibition and artwork by Portia Zvavahera.